# Contests Events | List Of All Upcoming Contests Events In Santa Cruz - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contests events in Santa Cruz, find information & tickets for upcoming contests events happening in Santa Cruz. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming contests events in Santa Cruz, find information & tickets for upcoming contests events happening in Santa Cruz. ## Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Dance or Die: A Drag Rave - **Description**: The BIGGEST DRAG EXPERIENCE SANTA CRUZ HAS EVER SEEN with DJ The Lady Jesus, and drag performances from top talent in our community!About this EventFriday, September 25th – 9:00 PM – 12 Midnight – LARGE T - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/dance-or-die-a-drag-rave/100001994311151339 - **Venue**: Large Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xOGZmMzUxNjUyN2NlYTJiYjFlMjYwODIwOTE0MGIzMDZmODEzYmFjMjg1NzAyZDg5OTcyMDFlMmMzZjMzNTIwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcyMjk5ODI.avif - **Price**: USD 18 to 23 - **Categories**: raves, performances, entertainment, drag-shows, contests, health-wellness, art, theatre ## Trending Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Ancestral Healing Retreat | November 13th - 15th - **Description**: Mystical Rebirth: A New Moon Plant Medicine RetreatStep into the deep silence of the redwoods for a three-day sanctuary of transformation. As the wheel of the year turns toward the introspection of late autumn, we gather under t - **Venue**: Santa Cruz, CA, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6ab56cab1a2e9.jpg - **Event Name**: Ancestral Healing Retreat | October 9th-11th - **Description**: Sacred RelationshipsDates: October 9–11, 2026Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California (The Sacred Redwoods)Deepen your connection to self and others amidst the ancient wisdom of the Santa Cruz mountains. This thr - **Venue**: Santa cruz, Ca - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a95d4d49320b.jpg - **Event Name**: Laurie Anderson - **Venue**: Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5c46ebd0-b7c8-11f1-a0c3-dd4f6ea92b07-rimg-w1200-h525-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790220659 - **Event Name**: Sleep at The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Venue**: The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/270b0830-ab6f-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc081858-gmir.jpg?v=1788862931 - **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt & Jon Cleary - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/29e22e60-b733-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1200-h480-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790156584 - **Event Name**: Steel Pulse in Santa Cruz - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Steel Pulse Live at The Catalyst on Thursday, October 1, 2026! 🎶 This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Steel Pulse is set to light up The Catalyst with their unforgett - **Venue**: The Catalyst - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/01cc9cb0-8d9b-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.webp?v=1785583231 - **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7ff6e630-b57e-11f1-aac8-b19f6f2813cd-rimg-w1200-h477-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789969042 - **Event Name**: Snatam Kaur - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsSnatam Kaur has 1 upcoming events.Seatmaphttps://content.resale.ticketmaster.com/graphics/TMResale/2/VenueMaps/5572-0-0-0-GAStage71229.png - **Venue**: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/251ad5517fa596b7cbf60b86c3beb52b70c7e48a1b336c259882c03c7b051128-rimg-w1024-h576-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788807606 - **Event Name**: LFA 243 - **Venue**: Kaiser Permanente Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/78c788b0-b7cc-11f1-a0c3-dd4f6ea92b07-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790222425 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Dance or Die: A Drag Rave (Fri Sep 25 2026 at Large Theater). - **Q**: What events are happening in Santa Cruz today September 25, 2026? - **A:** Dance or Die: A Drag Rave (Fri Sep 25 2026 at Large Theater). - **Q**: What events are happening in Santa Cruz this weekend September 25–27, 2026? - **A:** Dance or Die: A Drag Rave (Fri Sep 25 2026 at Large Theater). - **Q**: What events are happening in Santa Cruz in September 2026? - **A:** Dance or Die: A Drag Rave (Fri Sep 25 2026 at Large Theater). - **Q**: How can I find events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Santa Cruz on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Santa Cruz include Large Theater. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Prices for events in Santa Cruz range from USD 18 to USD 23. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Santa Cruz include Organized and driving by The 418 Project. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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